Naira continues recovery, gains 7.2% against the Dollar

The exchange rate of Nigeria’s currency, the Naira has continued to appreciate to the dollar in response to the fiscal and monetary policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), on Friday revealed that […]

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TikTok user accuses BBNaija’s Alex Unusual of getting pregnant for AY Makun

A TikTok user has accused BBNaija star, Alex Unusual, of getting pregnant for star comedian AY Makun, after being his side chick for awhile. Legit, an online platform, reported in April 2022, that an IG blog alleged that Alex had a romantic relationship with comedian AY Makun and that Alex Unusual dared the blog to […]

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Wasiu Ayinde, Bobrisky and the Nigerian Army (2), By Tunde Odesola

In this day and age of social media, journalism, one of the few fearless professions, treats soft news with almost the same attention it treats hard news. According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, hard news refers to stories that are usually timely, important and consequential, such as politics, international affairs and […]

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Crossdresser Bobrisky sentenced to six months imprisonment

Nigeria’s Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser, Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without the option of fine for abusing the naira. Sentencing the convict, presiding judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating […]

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Again, Covenant University ranked the best in Nigeria in 2024 (Full ranking list)

Times Higher Education (THE) has released the 2024 edition of its Nigerian universities ranking, in which this year, more than 35 Nigerian universities were rated. Covenant University, Ota, was ranked above the University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, as the best university in Nigeria for the second time, according to Times […]

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Wasiu Ayinde, Bobrisky and the Nigerian Army (1), By Tunde Odesola

Life is a peaceful war. It’s a funny dirge. Life is the mystery of the eyeball and the proverbial pointed stick the Yoruba call ‘igi ganganran’. Igi ganganran, the pointed stick, aims to rupture the pupil, but a blink and the eye is saved from eternal darkness by the eyelids. Life could be a close shave, […]

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Psquare’s Paul Okoye, ex-wife, Anita, together celebrate their son, Andre’s 11th birthday (Video)

Singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy of the Psquare setting, and his ex-wife, Anita, put up a united front to celebrate their son, Andre on his 11th birthday. Anita and Paul were married for eight years before getting a divorce in 2022. Wednesday April 10, Andre, the first of their three children turned 11 and they […]

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Actress Iyabo Ojo responds to her partner, Paul Okoye who says he is not interested in marriage

Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo has responded to her partner, Paul Okoye who says he is not interested in marriage but companionship and enjoyment. The actress who is dating entertainment group CEO, event promoter, talent manager, record exec, philanthropist and business man, Paul Okoye, aka Paulo Okoye or Paul O, shared this via Instagram. She explained that […]

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Many Nigerians don’t know Ghana is larger than southern Nigeria, By Azuka Onwuka

One ridiculous point some Nigerians raise any time they want to prove their supremacy over Ghana is that Ghana is the size of one state in Nigeria. And many people who don’t bother to investigate things lap it up and repeat it during discussions and debates. Many people say it is mere social media banter […]

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Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife’s friend to death in Nigeria

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command, Nigeria, has arrested one Nicholas Charles for the murder of his wife’s friend, Ngozi Sharon William, in Asaba, the state capital. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, who disclosed this to newsmen in Asaba, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said the deceased, a mother of three, […]

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Rise of erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement, By Olufunke Faluyi

I had planned for another discussion but the influx of text messages to me on erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement made me change my mind. I must confess that it is getting me seriously worried and sad. It is like it has become a pandemic! This week, I will revisit erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement […]

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Former US NFL star, O.J. Simpson, dies

Former United States National Football League (NFL) star, O.J. Simpson has passed away. He died at the age of 76 after battling cancer, his family confirmed on Thursday. Simpson, known for his football career and high-profile legal trials, died in Las Vegas on Wednesday. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his […]

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As Predicted, Wadume is Back!, By Olusegun Adeniyi

Straight from Kuje Prison in Abuja, convicted gunrunner, Hamisu Bala (popularly known as ‘Wadume’) was received with a hero’s welcome to his hometown of Ibbi, Taraba State, on Sunday. He was reportedly driven round town in a long convoy of vehicles before visiting the palace of the traditional ruler, Alhaji Salihu Danbawuro. While many Nigerians […]

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Nigerian actress, Christabel Egbenya gets Lexus SUV from husband on their wedding day (Photos)

Edo State-born, Enugu-based Nollywood actress, Christabel Egbenya, has received a Lexus SUV from her husband on their wedding day. She shared the moment she was gifted the car on their wedding day on her social media platforms. The video showed the flawless white SUV which matched her flowing white gown. Relieving her gratitude, she asked […]

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Female Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in $12.5bn fraud case

A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. A panel of three hand-picked jurors and two judges rejected all defence arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, who was found guilty […]

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Former gov and ex-Minister, Ogbonnaya Onu dies

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, former governor of Abia State and Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology under the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, is dead. Dr. Onu died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria. The former Minister contested for the presidential ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) during the 2023 general election, but […]

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AGN suspends all movie productions involving boat rides

Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has stopped all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and three crew members. Guild’s President, Ejezie Rollas, disclosed this in a circular dated April 11, 2024 and posted […]

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Kanye West steps out with his wife completely naked in ‘condom-style’ dress

American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman, and fashion designer, Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori is in the news again after stepping out with her husband completely naked. The couple stepped out to grab dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday night and Bianca once again made a bold fashion statement, wearing a see-through dress in which […]

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